SummaryIn this episode, Vernon and Richard reflect on their experiences at the PeersCon conference, discussing the engaging keynote speakers, insightful workshops, and the overall atmosphere of the event. They share their thoughts on various talks, emphasizing the importance of communication, quality, and personal growth in the software testing industry. The conversation highlights the value of community and collaboration, as well as the significance of learning from both successes and failures in one's career. In this episode, Vernon and Richard reflect on their experiences at PeersCon, discussing memorable moments, workshops attended, and the importance of communication in the testing field. They delve into specific workshops like Pipeline and Risk Storming, and the game 'Defend the Indefensible', which encourages critical thinking and perspective-taking. The conversation also touches on feedback for future events, emphasizing the need for a balance between communication and testing topics, and the importance of recognizing the efforts of event organizers.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Conference Overview03:42 Reflections on PeersCon and Community Engagement06:35 Keynote Highlights and Speaker Insights09:30 Workshops and Learning Experiences12:29 Communication and Quality in Software Development15:27 Personal Growth and Career Development18:22 Closing Thoughts and Future Events25:06 Exploring Engaging Talks at the Conference27:57 Tom's Journey: From Manufacturing to Software Testing29:10 Linda's Comedy of Errors: A Unique Perspective on Automation32:43 The Reality of Coding: Enjoyment vs. Competence39:37 Networking and Unexpected Encounters at the Venue42:57 Workshops: Enhancing Technical Understanding and Communication Skills52:17 The Importance of Communication in IT and Life54:39 Feedback and Constructive Criticism57:36 Balancing Communication and Testing in Conferences01:00:29 Enhancing Event Experience and Sponsor Engagement01:04:34 Acknowledging Organizers and Their Contributions01:08:34 Sustaining Affordability and Accessibility in EventsLinks to come!

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